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Audit success hinges on having a well-structured document control system. For document controllers, ensuring that all documents are properly managed, organized, and compliant is critical—whether you're preparing for an external audit or conducting an internal document control audit review. Our document control audit checklist, specifically designed with document controllers in mind, guides you through every stage of...
In manufacturing, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance is crucial. Key practices such as document control, quality assurance, records management, and training play a vital role in ensuring that all processes are efficient, accurate, and up to date. A robust document control system aids in implementing these practices by centralizing documents and streamlining workflows. This article...
Among the essential features of document control software is version control, which captures a record of every change made to a file, tracking its history, who made the changes, and when they were made. Our new guide, "The Essentials of Version Control for Quality and Compliance," is an indispensable resource for organizations striving to enhance their document control...
Many organizations, especially those involved in manufacturing, engineering, and production, must develop and adhere to strict standards to ensure the output of what they produce meets quality and safety expectations. Quality control guidelines take a considerable amount of forethought and planning. It’s an ongoing process that requires continual evaluation and adjustment to ensure processes run smoothly and output expectations are...
SOC 2 Type II certification validates Document Locator as a trusted document control system for the secure management of information. Portland, Ore. – October 25, 2022 – ColumbiaSoft, a leader in document control for quality and compliance, has successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II audit for its document control software system, Document Locator. The...
I've been a quality professional since 1981, and during my career I’ve held positions as a lead auditor, quality manager, director of quality, an independent ISO Consultant and a registrar auditor for ISO 9001, AS 9100, ISO 14000 and ISO 13485. As an auditor, 80% of audit findings were document control issues. That’s why it’s so important that...
With project files, it’s often difficult to find the file you need or be certain you’re using the latest version of a file. Keeping project files organized can be painstaking and requires forethought and discipline. File management can quickly get out of control if team members are not using the same file organization and communication strategies. Fortunately, project file management...
From direct deposits, to status change requests, to exit interviews, the sheer volume of paperwork and number of forms used in Human Resources can overload even the most efficient HR team. With more people than ever working remote, paper-based HR forms are simply no longer practical. HR teams are turning to new technologies to process HR forms electronically. HR teams create,...
